4 Pitch Templates for Freelance Writers
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by Robyn Roste Although pitching isn’t the only way freelancers find paid work, it’s an important skill to master. As much as I’ve tried to avoid it over the years, pitching…
Webinar: It’s Tax Time For Freelancers
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What’s changed? What qualifies for expenses? How can you get through this without setting your hair on fire? Our Presenters Sandy Yang is a well-known personal financial writer Dr….
Webinar: Author Michelle Waitzman and Be as Happy as Your Dog
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If you’ve ever envied your dog’s seemingly ideal life, you’re in luck. In her new book, Be as Happy as Your Dog: 16 Dog-Tested Ways to Be Happier Using Pawsitive…
Forget time, try these 3 tips for working on energy management
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For me, managing my energy means paying attention to when my energy levels are strongest, and planning my most focused work for those windows. In doing so, I harness the quality of my time as well as the quantity.
How freelancers can respond to crisis in a proactive way
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by Robyn Roste Freelancing at the best of times is a careful balance of optimism, drive and risk. So when a crisis, like a global pandemic and looming economic recession,…
Decoding Digital: A Freelancer’s Guide to Modern Marketing
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Marketing your services has undergone a sea change since the turn of the century: it’s digital, it’s everywhere, and it’s changing almost daily. In January 2025, the Canadian Freelance Guild…
The Journey Beyond the Byline: Inside the Business of Travel Media
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In January 2025, the Canadian Freelance Guild hosted an expert panel on The Business of Travel Writing. It’s not all fine dining and glamour. But if you like to write…
5 financial resolutions freelancers should make for the New Year
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This article about New Year’s resolutions for freelancers is written by Vanessa Chiasson, a freelance writer based in Ottawa who specializes in travel and human interest stories. December is a…
Taking time off when you’re a freelancer
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by Robyn Roste As a freelancer, taking time off from work can be a scary thought. What if an inquiry comes in while you’re away and you miss out on…
8 strategic tips for taking time off as a solopreneur
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The holiday season can feel different when you’re self-employed. While friends with salaried jobs talk about their “time off,” self-employed workers often wonder if they can afford to take a good long break. But freelancers need to rest, relax and change gears as much as everyone else. Here are some tips on how to make sure you get all the “down time” you need.